Though skeptics may remain convinced that e-sports is but a digital age fad, the data doesn’t lie: funding for e-sports-related startups has exploded between 2014 and 2018, and now it has mainstream recognition. As with most things, New York City is in the fast lane, with e-sports companies sprouting up left and right. These companies do everything from hosting tournaments to developing training software to improve in-game performance. Below are some of the top e-sports companies in NYC to know.
Top NYC E-Sports Companies
- Riot Games
- Activision Blizzard
- Community Gaming
- Aimslabs
- MettaSport
Top E-Sports Companies in NYC
Though many may think of the West Coast as game developer HQ, New York is home to many impressive design studios. In addition to its many global campuses, Riot Games boasts a bustling NYC office. The company works on, among other things, League of Legends — perhaps the most popular e-sport titles in the world.
Blizzard, maker of the massively popular first-person shooter Overwatch, also has a New York City office. The aforementioned Overwatch just launched its own professional league, and the NYC team, Excelsior. Blizzard also operates open and semi-pro tournaments, offering opportunities for non-pro players to break into the e-sports world.
Community Gaming builds tournament software that helps gamers create custom tournaments and monetization opportunities. Through its website, players can host or participate in e-sports tournaments for games like Valorant and PUBG. Community Gaming also uses blockchain and payment integrations to help players earn money if they win tournaments.
Aimlabs, formerly Statespace GG, is an AI trainer for e-sports players. Founded in 2017, the software uses artificial intelligence to analyze player actions and can help competitive gamers fine-tune their sensitivity settings and improve their in-game aim. According to Aimlabs, it has trained over 40 million players, including some of the top e-sports pros.
Metta Sport is a consulting firm with a traditional sports background. Since its inception, Metta Sport has served traditional sports leagues. But now, with the prevalence of e-sports, the firm has branched out into hosting major e-sports events and working to create specialized broadcasts for top e-sports titles.
